Tennessee / Legislature
Agency file
The Legislature is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2026, this agency had 486 employees with median total compensation of $74,352; the highest distinct record was $413,920.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 486 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,352) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $162,816 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,062. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Leg Budget Analysis Specialist 2/Legislature
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Erin Trowbridge works as a Leg Budget Analysis Specialist 2 for Legislature within Legislative Budget Analysis. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $112,944 in 2026.
Executive Assistant for Police & Res/Legislature
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Richard Shults is a Executive Assistant for Police & Res at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,860.
Leg Com Research Analyst 3/Legislature
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Nathan Whitt works as a Leg Com Research Analyst 3 for Legislature within House Research Division. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $111,816 in 2026.
Leg Researcher 1-Legal/Legislature
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Megan Sprouse works as a Leg Researcher 1-Legal for Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $110,892 in 2026.
Leg Executive Secretary/Legislature
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Lynette Morris holds the role of Leg Executive Secretary at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,496.
Executive Administrative Asst-Ldrship/Legislature
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Janet Batchelor holds the role of Executive Administrative Asst-Ldrship at Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,052.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Jennifer Young works as a Legislative Assistant 3 for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $109,920 in 2026.
Leg Executive Secretary/Legislature
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Sandra Whitmore is a Leg Executive Secretary at Legislature within Legislative Legal Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,860.
Leg Audio/Video Production Supervisor/Legislature
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Raymond Temple holds the role of Leg Audio/Video Production Supervisor at Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,692.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Pamela Mccary works as a Legislative Assistant 3 for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $108,408 in 2026.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Grace Bonecutter holds the role of Legislative Assistant 3 at Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,252.
Leg Software Developer-Adv/Legislature
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Brian Blair holds the role of Leg Software Developer-Adv at Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,064.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Elizabeth Leonard is a Legislative Assistant 3 at Legislature within House Legislative Expense. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,116.
Leg Legislative Assistant-Lead/Legislature
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At Legislature, Nicole Ussery serves as a Leg Legislative Assistant-Lead within House Legislative Expense. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,044.
Leg Senior Policy Advisor/Legislature
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Nicole Esslinger is a Leg Senior Policy Advisor at Legislature within House Legislative Expense. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,672.
Leg House GIS Coordinator/Legislature
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Adam Bryant works as a Leg House GIS Coordinator for Legislature within Office of the Chief Clerk. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $105,012 in 2026.
Leg GIS Coordinator/Legislature
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Penny Sawyer holds the role of Leg GIS Coordinator at Legislature within Leg Information Services and Sales. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,988.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Michelle Adams works as a Legislative Assistant 3 for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $104,508 in 2026.
Leg Executive Secretary/Legislature
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Rochelle Frazier works as a Leg Executive Secretary for Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Rochelle earned $103,944 in 2026.
Leg Research Analyst 2-Comm/Legislature
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Meredith Lifson works as a Leg Research Analyst 2-Comm for Legislature within Senate Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Meredith earned $103,308 in 2026.
Legislative Assistant 3/Legislature
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Brittney Jones works as a Legislative Assistant 3 for Legislature within House Legislative Expense. Their status is full-time. Brittney earned $103,152 in 2026.